Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born Rita Sahatçiu; 1990) is a British
singer and actress. Ora was born in Pristina, Kosovo to Albanian parents; her
catholic mother is a psychiatrist, her muslim father an economist and a pub
owner. Her debut studio album, Ora, released in 2012, debuted at number one in
the United Kingdom. The album contained the UK number-one singles,
"R.I.P." and "How We Do (Party)". After reaching the peak
position as a featured act on DJ Fresh's "Hot Right Now", Ora became
the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart in 2012,
with three consecutive singles reaching the top position.
Ora is of Albanian ethnicity and speaks Albanian. Asked
about her religion, Ora stated: "I believe in God and I’m of Muslim
culture, but my parents never forced me. Above all, they raised me with the
idea that I could make my own choices and have my own beliefs." She
considers herself a feminist.
Ora performed at the Chime for Change charity concert, which
raised funds and awareness for girls' and women's issues around the world. On 7
May 2014, Ora headlined the third annual “Gabrielle’s Gala” fundraiser at Old
Billingsgate Market, London, with proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.
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